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winning 100,000 internet arguments about why Linux is better than Windows or why FOSS is superior or why enshittification is bad

is still worse than helping one (1) non-technical person install Linux on their machine that can’t run Windows 11. or helping them install and learn to use LibreOffice because they can’t afford Office 365. or teaching them how to disable the spyware and adware on their Windows machine

for every person who’s staunchly anti-FOSS, there’s someone trying Linux for the first time and overwhelmed by driver issues, or someone who simply doesn’t know how to find good free software, or someone who wants to learn photo editing and can’t afford Photoshop

so don’t be pushy or smug or argumentative towards those who have already made up their minds. be informative and helpful to those who are open to help. tell them what their options are and be ready to provide support if things go wrong

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OK, might as well ask: Does anyone know of a law firm that could provide counsel for me and finalize a submission of an amicus curiae brief that I have already written for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court?

Update: Out of the half-dozen organizations I've contacted, one might be able to point me towards counsel. Further input still welcome.

Update: whooo filed pro se! It only took 4 browsers on 2 computers to get the electronic filing to work, and I need to get printed copies in the mail for everyone who is not registered to be served automatically, but I am now officially a fool who has themselves for a client.

#LawFedi

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@itamarst Interesting! I spoke with the clerk about whether the deadline was absolutely rigid, but not about whether I could file in person on my own recognizance (as it were).

I did reach out to the ACLUM but haven't heard back yet. Also the New England First Amendment Coalition (ditto) and the EFF (ditto).

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in general I'm just looking for people who create custom physical items (whether that's traditional art, sculptural works, etc) who might be done in time for Christmas -- would like to purchase all my Christmas gifts from indie sources this year. please advertise at me, or let me know if you know anyone else who has commissions open! I have no budget.

notably I am in the US if that makes a difference wrt anything

#FediGiftShop #shopsmall #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #BuyIntoArt #furryart #furry

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I'm looking for my next software or data engineering role after a recent layoff from Barnacle Systems. That's startup life; I wish the team every success.

I'm a senior software engineer with ten years of experience doing web dev and data engineering work.

I'm particularly interested in:

* Energy transition, climate mitigation/adaptation, and forecasting
* Infrastructure and tooling that supports domain experts
* Mission-driven organizations in health, education, or climate

Open to full-time, contract, or fractional work.

If you're hiring or know someone who is, let's talk!

#fedihired #python #rust #postgres #lookingforwork

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